Steven James DeCasperis DMD and Associates wish you a Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Memorial Day weekend, a time to remember and honor the men and women lost while serving for our country. Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of summer, and for many folks in Clinton, getting out of town for three days after being cooped up in the classroom or the office spells sweet, sweet relief.

What about you? What are you up to this Memorial Day weekend? Whether you are headed to a barbecue, a camping trip, or just hitting the great American open roads, we’d like to hear all about it!

Our entire team at Steven James DeCasperis DMD and Associates wishes you a happy, safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend!

What do you LOVE about Clinton?

The practice of Steven James DeCasperis, DMD and Associates, located in Clinton New Jersey, and serving surrounding communities, is situated around some pretty unique neighborhoods. Each is special with its own personality, created by the people and places (and our amazing patients) living within.

Today, Drs. Steven DeCasperis, Rita Domasica, Allison Kendrick and our team thought we'd ask: What are your favorite things about Clinton? Is there a local event you attend every year? Do you have a favorite eatery? Perhaps a favorite New Jersey getaway?

Please feel free to share some information about your favorite local hang-outs in Clinton, and everything you love best about “your neck of the woods” in New Jersey.

If you need to schedule your next appointment, give us a call! Have a great week!

What’s on your reading list?

With the school year close to winding down for a lot of our patients at the dental practice of Dr. Steven James DeCasperis DMD and Associates, we wanted to remind all our patients about the importance of reading. Sure it’s easy to keep putting off reading this time of year, but reading is a vital step in brain development and literacy. And if you needed any more reason to read, May marks “Get Caught Reading Month.”

Today, we thought we’d ask: What's on YOUR reading list? What are some of your all-time favorites? Out of ideas for great reads? Ask us for suggestions, and Drs. Steven DeCasperis, Rita Domasica, and Allison Kendrick and our team would be happy to provide a few. You may also ask a local librarian for some ideas on what to read next!

Happy reading! Be sure to share with us your book picks or your all-time favorite novels or literature on our Facebook page!

What, exactly, are wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth are a type of molar that is found in the very back of your mouth and are the last molars to develop. There are four wisdom teeth: upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right. These teeth usually appear in late teens or early twenties but may become impacted (fail to erupt) due to lack of room in the jaw or angle of entry. The removal of wisdom teeth has become so commonplace that it is almost a rite of passage for young adults.

Drs. Steven DeCasperis, Rita Domasica, Allison Kendrick will tell you that when a tooth is impacted, it may need to be removed. If it is not removed, you may develop gum tenderness, swelling, or even severe pain. Impacted wisdom teeth that are partially or fully erupted tend to be quite difficult to clean and are susceptible to tooth decay, recurring infections, and yes, even gum disease.

Our friends at WebMD have developed a helpful explanation about wisdom teeth and how they impact your health. Also, feel free to give us a call with any questions you have or ask us on Facebook!